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Supplier News

New ActivePipe development takes real estate lead generation to the next level

As agents focus on the booming housing market, overlooked long term opportunities in their database slips through the cracks, says Activepipe

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News

Belle Property welcomes three new offices in Townsville and Sandringham

Belle Property has announced three new offices are set to open in Queensland and Victoria.

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Industry News

Sydney sellers cash in with 97.6 per cent of housing resales selling for a profit in June

In Sydney over the June quarter, 97.6 per cent of houses sold for a nominal gain, the highest…

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News

Real estate industry leaders weigh in on stamp duty reform

Industry leaders have provided official submissions on behalf of the real estate sector, discussing stamp duty changes and…

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Industry News

Property leads the way in the sprint towards Net Zero

The New South Wales Government is set to carry out cutting emissions in half by 2030, with the…

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People Moves

New names in Harcourts, Knight Frank and deVere Group leadership teams

Harcourts Western Australia, Knight Frank Australia and deVere Group have announced their new leadership appointments.

Remy Durieux
Franchise News

Brisbane agent Remy Durieux reflects on his first year with his independent agency

Brisbane agent Remy Durieux has reported seeing a 560 per cent increase in GCI over the past year.

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Celebrity Homes

This Californian estate has connections to Frank Sinatra, Beyonce and JFK

This Southern Californian home truly a piece of Hollywood history, with connections to everybody from The Rat Pack…

Gold Coast
Industry News

The Gold Coast economy is set to prosper with positive property outlook

The Gold Coast's population growth is underpinned by internal migration and more than 50 residential projects currently in…

Your home
Industry News

Your Home energy saving initiative paves the way for sustainable real estate

REIA has welcomed the Morrison Government's new edition of the Your Home initiative, released on 28 September 2021.

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News

School zones create a house price premium

New Domain research has found many school catchment zones continued to add a significant premium onto already spiking…

Stacey Leonie
News

Media maven Stacey Leonie returns to real estate

They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. Stacey Leonie…

SMEs
Industry News

More than half of small businesses plan to bounce back after lockdown

A survey found 53 per cent of small to medium businesses (SMEs) in VIC and NSW feel confident…

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News

Real estate is one of the top digital search trends in Australia

Real estate has become one of the most widely searched topics across Australia, according to newly released Nielsen…

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Industry News

Fleetwood secures $32 million quarantine centre contract

The Australian Government has selected the primary developer for the new 1000-bed quarantine centre, which is set to…

Harcourts engage proptech
Franchise News

Harcourts Australia partners with Realhub to launch a new proptech offering

The Harcourts Australia network aims to assist agents and property managers with a new digital proposals and listings…

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International

Tom Ferry: Four creative hacks to get more listings

YouTuber and real estate coach Tom Ferry has revealed his top four 'no-brainer' hacks to generate listings, which…

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Industry News

Michael Fenn is the youngest recipient of the Sir Leslie Hooker Award

Michael Fenn has won the prestigious Sir Leslie Hooker Award, making him the youngest winner at 42 years…

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Industry News

Property Council welcomes roadmap to recovery

The Property Council has announced its support of the NSW Government's roadmap to recovery, focusing on the 80…

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Industry News

18 – 29 year olds account for more than one-third of all first home buyers

Millennials and Generation-Z hold a significant proportion of the first home buyer market, despite rising property prices.

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Franchise News

Local Property Team offers new business model that’s local by name and nature

With a career spanning more than 17 years, encompassing the gamut of real estate companies and positions, Local…

Industry News

Highest auction clearance rate since March

A sharp drop in the number of withdrawn auctions in Melbourne and Canberra has resulted in the highest…

international students
Industry News

Property Council of Australia supports international students returning to NSW

The return of international students will significantly benefit inner-city residential and commercial vacancy rates across the country, according…

Matt Damon
International

Matt Damon sold his Los Angeles mansion after reducing the cost by US$3 million

He might be one of Hollywood's most profitable actors, but even the biggest stars have to follow market…

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Industry News

REIA calls on government to address regional housing supply

The Real Estate Institute of Australia are putting the pressure on the Government to address the regional housing…

Industry News

The five best locations to invest in Australia with houses under $650,000

Property investment adviser Grant Foley has revealed five Australian locations where you can purchase freestanding houses for under…

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News

Recent homebuyers are more likely to rent out part of their property for additional income

New US-based research has found recent homeowners have been finding increasingly creative ways to generate income and offset…

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Supplier News

How to sell an Australian investment property from Hong Kong

A seller in Hong Kong, an agent in Werribee, a buyer purchasing sight-unseen over the internet, and it…

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Industry News

Propic appoints David Choi as Chief Commercial Officer

Property intelligence start-up Propic has appointed David Choi as their new Chief Commercial Officer and Strategist with an…

Industry News

Homegrown PropTech platform drives digital land sales

Oliver Hume has launched a new Proptech platform, allowing buyers to pay deposits online, without visiting a sales…